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Switzerland car rental at a glance

Most popular providerAlamo
Most popular carFullsize, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentSeptember
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Switzerland could cost, we've pulled prices from Geneva.

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Dollar
Unirent

Cities in Switzerland

Take a look at the different cities in Switzerland you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less traveled.

Car rental in Lugano

From
8 547 Ft
per day

Car rental in Geneva

From
14 995 Ft
per day

Car rental in Zurich

From
15 336 Ft
per day

Car rental in Lausanne

From
18 324 Ft
per day

Car rental in Basel

From
18 727 Ft
per day

Car rental in Bern

From
20 793 Ft
per day

Car rental in Thun

From
32 167 Ft
per day

Car rental in Neuchâtel

From
37 366 Ft
per day

Car rental in Interlaken

From
41 941 Ft
per day

Car rental in Lugano

From
8 547 Ft
per day

Car rental in Geneva

From
14 995 Ft
per day

Car rental in Zurich

From
15 336 Ft
per day

Car rental in Lausanne

From
18 324 Ft
per day

Car rental in Basel

From
18 727 Ft
per day

Car rental in Bern

From
20 793 Ft
per day

Car rental in Thun

From
32 167 Ft
per day

Car rental in Neuchâtel

From
37 366 Ft
per day

Car rental in Interlaken

From
41 941 Ft
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Switzerland

Mini cars in Lugano

4 door
From
8 547 Ft
per day

Economy cars in Lugano

4 door
From
25 607 Ft
per day

Compact cars in Lugano

4 door
From
28 500 Ft
per day

Intermediate cars in Lugano

SUV
From
32 755 Ft
per day

Full-size cars in Lugano

SUV
From
65 670 Ft
per day

Premium cars in Lugano

SUV
From
68 589 Ft
per day

Economy cars in Geneva

4 door
From
14 995 Ft
per day

Compact cars in Geneva

Truck
From
18 901 Ft
per day

Mini cars in Geneva

4 door
From
20 215 Ft
per day

Intermediate cars in Geneva

Crossover
From
21 032 Ft
per day

Premium cars in Geneva

4 door
From
33 224 Ft
per day

Full-size cars in Geneva

Station wagon
From
33 609 Ft
per day

Mini cars in Zurich

4 door
From
15 336 Ft
per day

Economy cars in Zurich

4 door
From
17 866 Ft
per day

Compact cars in Zurich

4 door
From
19 678 Ft
per day

Intermediate cars in Zurich

Crossover
From
23 109 Ft
per day

Full-size cars in Zurich

Truck
From
28 562 Ft
per day

Premium cars in Zurich

4 door
From
30 156 Ft
per day

Economy cars in Lausanne

4 door
From
18 324 Ft
per day

Compact cars in Lausanne

4 door
From
21 105 Ft
per day

Intermediate cars in Lausanne

Crossover
From
21 522 Ft
per day

Mini cars in Lausanne

4 door
From
25 302 Ft
per day

Full-size cars in Lausanne

Truck
From
30 809 Ft
per day

Premium cars in Lausanne

SUV
From
55 443 Ft
per day

Economy cars in Basel

4 door
From
18 727 Ft
per day

Mini cars in Basel

2 door
From
21 991 Ft
per day

Compact cars in Basel

4 door
From
22 800 Ft
per day

Intermediate cars in Basel

4 door
From
29 045 Ft
per day

Full-size cars in Basel

4 door
From
32 676 Ft
per day

Premium cars in Basel

Convertible
From
40 961 Ft
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Switzerland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Switzerland is September, when the average cost per day is 13 513 Ft. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is November, when the average cost per day is 15 303 Ft. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Switzerland is July.
Aug
16 536 Ft per day
Sep
13 503 Ft per day
Oct
15 563 Ft per day
Nov
15 291 Ft per day
Dec
23 069 Ft per day
Jan
30 858 Ft per day
Feb
26 980 Ft per day
Mar
24 825 Ft per day
Apr
16 724 Ft per day
May
22 601 Ft per day
Jun
20 149 Ft per day
Jul
31 195 Ft per day
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Switzerland could cost, we've pulled prices from Geneva.

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Unirent
Car condition
Car cleanliness
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Easy collection
Flizzr
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
city auto rent
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Getting the cheapest car rental in Switzerland

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats," "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Switzerland is Large.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental company in Switzerland is Alamo. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Alamo.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are 14 995 Ft a day and 104 960 Ft a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Switzerland you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Switzerland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Switzerland is Zurich. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Geneva.

Rent a car long term in Switzerland

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Switzerland with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car rental in Switzerland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Switzerland, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Switzerland, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in Switzerland is Unirent. You can rent a car with them for 33 880 Ft on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Unirent, you can dig deeper here.

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Switzerland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Switzerland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Switzerland. First, you need to decide where in Switzerland you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Switzerland. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.

It depends where in Switzerland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Zurich. On average, it costs 34 019 Ft per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is 15 336 Ft per day.

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